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Press ReleasesChairman Roe Statement on the Conclusion of the 115th Congress December 18, 2018
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement in advance of the end of the 115th Congress: "As we conclude the 115th Congress, I know that every committee member can go back to their district proud of what we achieved on behalf of our nation’s veterans. This Committee worked in a true bipartisan fashion and was blessed with committee members who are committed to veterans. In total, the House passed...
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Press ReleasesChairman Roe Statement on VA's Suicide Prevention Outreach December 18, 2018
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement after the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new study on the Department of Veterans Affairs's (VA) suicide prevention outreach: “As we highlighted in our September Committee hearing on suicide prevention, in spite of a significant investment in resources, veteran suicide rates remain unchanged and are still of great concern....
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Press ReleasesChairman Roe, Chairman Isakson Announce Joint Hearing on the Implementation of the VA MISSION Act December 12, 2018
*The below release has been updated to reflect the new date and time for the scheduled hearing. Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) and Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) Chairmen of the House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, respectively, announced a joint oversight hearing entitled, “Tracking Transformation: VA MISSION Act Implementation.” The joint full committee hearing will be held on December 19th at 2:00 pm. More information, including the witness list, will be m...
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Press ReleasesChairman Roe Opening Statement: Is VA Ready for Full Implementation of Appeals Reform? December 12, 2018
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.), held a hearing on whether the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is ready for the full implementation of appeals reform. Below are Chairman Roe’s remarks: Opening Remarks As Prepared for Delivery: Good morning. The Committee will come to order. Thank you all for being here today. This is the final hearing we will hold this session on the implementation of The Veterans Appeals Improvemen...
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I know there is no commitment more important to our country than the solemn vow we have made to the men and women in our armed forces.-Chairman Phil Roe, M.D.